IGNOU BSW-128 Assignment 2026-27
Social Policy and Social Development
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:27 pm.
| Course code | BSW-128 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Policy and Social Development |
About the BSW-128 assignment
The BSW-128 assignment covers social and economic development, planning in India, indigenous medicine, HIV/AIDS and primary health care. It also examines approaches to women’s development, government programmes for women and girls, and the concepts of status and role.
There are eight questions, of which you must answer any five in about 500 words each. Every question carries 20 marks, making the assignment worth 100 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to the overall course grade.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how economic development differs from social development. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the constitutional foundations of planning in India. |
| Q3 | 20 | Identify the indigenous systems of medicine practised in India. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe how HIV/AIDS spreads and discuss common misconceptions about infection. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain the essential components of primary health care services. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss how adopting the WID approach influenced development programmes for women in India. |
| Q7 | 20 | Identify Government of India programmes for women and girls, including health programmes. |
| Q8 | 20 | Explain status and role and relate these concepts to women’s situation. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer any five questions in about 500 words per answer.
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